Whitesburg, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitesburg, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitesburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Whitesburg, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (21 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Mar 2026 | May 11, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 21 | Jul 2010 | Jul 12, 2010 · $300,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2021 | Sep 21, 2009 · 1 death · $1.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2025 | Feb 12, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 8 | Sep 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 · $16 million damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whitesburg get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Whitesburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newnan 7 Wnw weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Whitesburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 22 miles east-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Whitesburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 22 mi east-southeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 83 mi southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 107 mi east-southeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Whitesburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitesburg, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and February. The strongest was an EF4 on March 25, 2021, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 277 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 26, 2011.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Whitesburg's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Whitesburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitesburg, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 22 miles east-southeast. KMXX (Maxwell AFB, AL) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitesburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitesburg the lowest scan from KFFC is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Whitesburg free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Whitesburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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